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- [dis-proof]
- /dɪsˈpruf/
- /dɪs.ˈpruːf/
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- [dis-proof]
- /dɪsˈpruf/
Definitions of disproof word
- noun disproof the act of disproving. 1
- noun disproof proof to the contrary; refutation. 1
- noun disproof A set of facts that prove that something is untrue. 1
- noun disproof evidence that sth is untrue 1
- noun disproof facts that disprove something 0
- noun disproof the act of disproving 0
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Origin of disproof
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; dis-1 + proof
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Parts of speech for Disproof
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disproof popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
disproof usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disproof
noun disproof
- rejection — the act or process of rejecting.
- veto — the power or right vested in one branch of a government to cancel or postpone the decisions, enactments, etc., of another branch, especially the right of a president, governor, or other chief executive to reject bills passed by the legislature.
- disapproval — the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure: stern disapproval.
- repudiation — the act of repudiating.
- rebuttal — an act of rebutting, as in a debate.
Antonyms for disproof
noun disproof
- ratification — the act of ratifying; confirmation; sanction.
- confirmation — the act of confirming
- permission — authorization granted to do something; formal consent: to ask permission to leave the room.
- affirmation — the act of affirming or the state of being affirmed
- avowal — open acknowledgment or declaration
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